The most likely outcome of the economic turmoil triggered by the coup is a period of slow economic growth and joblessness, even as inflation rises and the value of the kyat continues to slide against the US dollar.
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The most likely outcome of the economic turmoil triggered by the coup is a period of slow economic growth and joblessness, even as inflation rises and the value of the kyat continues to slide against the US dollar.
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An escalation in fighting between the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and the Tatmadaw near the town of Mong Ko on the China border has emptied villages, while inflaming longstanding tensions over who controls the area.
As military repression ramps up, some trade unions and activists are calling on brands to boycott Myanmar’s garment sector – but not everyone believes the campaign will hit its intended target.
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Rumours about Muslim men project blame for the stagnation of military rule.
Traders affected by China’s decision to freeze more than 100 accounts at Chinese banks believe Beijing is trying to clamp down on illegal trade with Myanmar, particularly the import of rice and sugar across its borders.
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BY Thomas Kean
Rather than acting as apologists for the military, the government and NLD should tackle the real issues raised by the arrest of three journalists last week.
Civil society groups and the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise are striving to raise safety awareness about the possibility of leaks from oil and gas pipelines that can have devastating consequences.
BY Htun Khaing
The arrest of three journalists in Shan State last week has brought fresh attention to one of the many outdated and archaic laws still on the books in Myanmar.
BY Oliver Slow
The government has struggled to make headway on thousands of long-running land disputes, one the country’s most important but complex issues.
BY Htun Khaing
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